Pollywalks are designed for families of children aged 0-5 with stories, songs, and nature exploration. The best part is all of the action happens OUTSIDE! Pollywalks meet at the Silo Stage and include guided programming and free exploration for the youngest of nature lovers. Bernheim member youth (age 5 and under) $10; non-member youth (age […]
ECO Kids Discovery Days are offered every first and third Saturday of the month (weather permitting). E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON […]
Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are aimed primarily at adults, but children 6 years and up are welcome. No pets allowed. Please follow any local and CDC guidelines for masking. Bernheim […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Volunteers can give a few hours or several hundred hours, providing support to Bernheim and our visitors. Have fun in the great outdoors by participating in a variety of activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer by attending this general orientation. To learn more and to fill out your volunteer application, click here.
Part of Bernheim at Night, see the Forest Giants lit up under the night sky. Bernheim’s Forest Giants are always magical, even more so when they are aglow with special lighting at night. Join members of Bernheim’s night naturalists team for this giant adventure. Not only will you experience the Forest Giants in a “new […]
Fall is the perfect time to plant for a stunning landscape year-round. Fill your yard with specimens straight from Bernheim's nursery. We will be selling a variety of native trees and shrubs, like bald cypress, white oak, and big leaf magnolia. All are sure to add color, shade, and beauty to your home. Plants will […]
RED ROVER RED ROVER We Dare You Come Over Play is healthy for us regardless of age. To that end, we have reserved Playcosystem on this evening for adults to gather, have a bit of fun, meet others, build a box fort, and share a playground together. Hilarity will ensue. We will have adult beverages […]
Join the Children at Play Network (CAPN) for professional development opportunities relating to play and healthy child development. In this professional development training, participants will discover play strategies to support the children you serve, particularly those who have experienced trauma. ECE-TRIS credit available. Champion member FREE; Supporter member $10; Promoter member $15; CAPN Friend member […]
Join Sandy Nafziger and other Volunteer Naturalists for a delightful exploration of nature through the lens of art, and art through the lens of nature. Many of our naturalists involved with Bernheim's renowned arts program are excited to share with you some of the "inside" stories behind these works and some of the natural treasures […]
Join the Children at Play Network (CAPN) for professional development opportunities relating to play and healthy child development. This professional development training participants will discover the critical difference between risk and hazard and how to apply that understanding to outdoor play environments. ECE-TRIS credit available. Champion member FREE; Supporter member $10; Promoter member $15; CAPN […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Presented in partnership with the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, this training is meant for both formal and informal educators interested in using Leopold’s ideas with their learners. Join us for training in the Leopold Education Project (LEP) curriculum program and resources. LEP is an innovative, interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education curriculum based on the […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Member Adventure: experience Bernheim like never before - join us for a member-exclusive Films in the Forest event. Enjoy a unique experience after-hours at Bernheim, enjoying a retro film under the canopy of trees in Bernheim’s arboretum. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures In celebration of the convergence of science and nature, we will be featuring […]
Volunteers can give a few hours or several hundred hours, providing support to Bernheim and our visitors. Have fun in the great outdoors by participating in a variety of activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer by attending this general orientation. To learn more and to fill out your volunteer application, click here.
Explore miles of Bernheim hiking trails with our Volunteer Naturalists. These longer guided hikes will help you get more familiar with Bernheim and its trails. Your guides will be taking a leisurely pace that allows you to rest and enjoy each trail’s unique features. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your walking sticks for these […]
This program has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact Wren Smith with any questions. You don’t have to dress up in scary costumes to get treats from the forests; especially if you know how and where to look. Join Interpretive Programs Manager, Wren Smith to explore a treasure trove of gifts provided by […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Autumn reveals many treasures for those willing to take the time for observation. Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists Kat Panther and others for these lovely afternoon strolls through the trees and changing leaves. These hikes are offered the first Wednesday of each month. Bernheim members $10; non-members $15 Registration and payment are due by 4 P.M. […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Back after a two-year hiatus! ColorFest, Bernheim’s annual fall festival is Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6. ColorFest is two days of affordable family fun surrounded by the spectacular beauty of fall at Bernheim. We can't wait to welcome families back to enjoy crowd favorite activities like the corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, slingshot, […]